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While Anpanman was the undisputed hero of his own anime, Hiromi Tsuru’s superbly voiced Dokin-chan was the rest of us.
Hiromi Tsuru, voice of multiple anime icons, leaves behind incredible body of work, startling prescient statement in her final spoken dialogue.
Lack of Taco Tuesday in Japan is also a sore point for California-born performer.
Japan usually has no complaints about swimsuit modeling, but this time is a little different.
Let the voice from Pregnancy Academy and Crime Breast Bounce guide you to the bullet train.
Critics like to say singing talent isn’t necessary to succeed as an idol singer, but conversational skills are turning out to be very useful for these two groups.
Japan’s anime voice actresses are more popular than ever, but does that style of speaking have the same appeal in actual conversation?
Haruka Yoshimura’s latest role is in a series about mahjong, but this snapshot makes the actress appear far from mundane.












China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
This hotel has one of the coolest katana collections in Japan, and admission is totally free【Pics】
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with all-new Pikachu and Foongus
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
100-year-old brush shop in Tokyo sells a Japanese body brush that’s painfully good
Kodansha’s K Manga app launches with 60 English simupubs among 400 titles
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
This hotel has one of the coolest katana collections in Japan, and admission is totally free【Pics】
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with all-new Pikachu and Foongus
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
100-year-old brush shop in Tokyo sells a Japanese body brush that’s painfully good
Kodansha’s K Manga app launches with 60 English simupubs among 400 titles
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Venus de Milo gets her arms back thanks to Japanese figure company
One last visit to Japan’s craziest, scariest video game arcade: Warehouse Kawasaki【Photos】
Where’s the very best seat to sit in on Japan’s Shinkansen? Our expert has an answer
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
Cast of this summer’s live-action Naruto stage play looks more awesome than ever in new photos